Associate, Talent Management

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description The Talent Management Associate is a key member of the Talent Management team who supports HR Business Partners and assigned client groups through employee lifecycle coordination, annual talent processes, headcount tracking, reporting, and day-to-day talent management support. This role partners closely with HR Operations, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Rewards, and Legal to deliver a responsive, accurate, and well-governed employee experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is process-oriented, highly organized, takes initiative, flexible, and eager to grow in a dynamic HR environment. This role is well suited for someone with foundational HR experience who is motivated to deepen their skills while supporting a fast-paced, evolving organization. Primary Functions & Responsibilities Partner with Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s) in supporting assigned business/client groups Serve as an initial HR contact for designated employee populations on routine talent-management matters, escalating more complex issues to senior HR Business Partners as appropriate. Support the Talent Management team of HR Business Partners with day-to-day HR matters Facilitate employee changes, such as transfers, data updates, promotions, and more Facilitate voluntary and involuntary separations, execute relevant legal documentation, and conduct exit interviews Anticipate HR and business needs in efforts to help drive results Oversee position management and headcount tracking for relevant business units Develop working knowledge of relevant employment policies and processes and partner with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and Legal as appropriate. Support the Talent Management team with executing projects in support of the strategic agenda and annual priorities Support annual HR processes including performance management, promotions and calibration sessions Support annual Analyst and Associate talent cycles, including headcount tracking, promotions, program transitions, and roll-offs. Assist with general ad-hoc reporting and data maintenance in HR systems Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree required Experience 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources in the Financial Services Industry HR Operational experience strongly preferred (Workday experience is a plus) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) General Requirements Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple time sensitive priorities Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Strong analytical ability and evaluative thinking skills; demonstrated ability to analyze data, spot trends and put forth value added observations / recommendations Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and navigate a complex, global environment Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive "can do" mindset Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment (in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently) Ability to handle confidential information appropriately Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across global time zones Reporting Relationships Senior Human Resources Business Partner Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $105,000-$125,000 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more. There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (

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ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.